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8 Relief Pitchers That Would Look Great in Milwaukee Brewers Uniform

8 Relief Pitchers Who Would Look Great in Milwaukee Brewers Uniform

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The Milwaukee Brewers have been very aggressive already this offseason in addressing areas of need. As they have filled holes in their lineup, the next area they need to focus on is the bullpen. Here is a look at eight relievers who would look great in a Brewers uniform in 2015.

8. Jim Johnson

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8. Jim Johnson

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Jim Johnson had an interesting year in 2014. After leading the American League in saves in back-to-back seasons, he was traded to Oakland and saved just two games before losing his role and his spot on the team. He finished the year going 5-2 with an ERA over seven. With 124 saves to his name, Johnson is a strong bounce-back candidate for 2015.

7. Luke Gregerson

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7. Luke Gregerson

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After spending much of his career playing meaningless games in San Diego, Gregerson got his first taste of the postseason with the A's in 2014. Pitching as both a setup man and fill-in closer, he went on to have the best season of his career. He has plenty of experience in the eighth inning role and would be a surefire that could shorten games in Milwaukee.

6. Jesse Crain

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6. Jesse Crain

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Coming off of an All-Star season in 2013, Jesse Crain entered Houston with hopes of being the team's closer. But instead of closing, injuries shelved him all season. Looking to come back after posting a 0.74 ERA in 2013, Crain has a lot to prove.

5. Francisco Rodriguez

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5. Francisco Rodriguez

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Francisco Rodriguez was one of baseball's best in the first half of 2014, but he struggled mightily in the second half. While many Brewers fans moan and groan when his name is mentioned, he saved 44 games and led the National League in appearances. He has been back several times before and bringing his experienced arm back one more time would not be a bad idea for the Brewers' bullpen.

4. Zach Duke

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4. Zach Duke

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Zach Duke was quite possibly the most underrated player on the Brewers' 2014 roster and he made less than million on the season. Appearing in 74 games, he had only one month where he allowed more than three runs. Whether they needed a shutdown inning or several innings in relief, Duke was able to provide. Bringing him back would help them to have at least two solid left-handed options again.

3. Pat Neshek

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3. Pat Neshek

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Last season, Pat Neshek had his best season by far. The side-winding right-hander went 7-2 with a 1.87 ERA and appeared in his first All-Star game. In 156 plate appearances, right-handers hit just .176 against him. The Madison native would be a great matchup option late in games.

2. Luke Hochevar

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2. Luke Hochevar

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Former first-round draft pick, Luke Hochevar, shined in the Kansas City Royals' bullpen in 2013, going 5-2 with a 1.92 ERA in 58 appearances. While the Royals' bullpen was strong this October, they would have been unstoppable with him this October. Although he missed all of 2014 due to Tommy John Surgery, he would make an instant impact.

1. Andrew Miller

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1. Andrew Miller

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Andrew Miller is the most sought after reliever on the market. After dominating with the Orioles last season, his stock has grown even more. With uncertainty in the closer's role, Miller could set in and either be the setup man or closer on in the Brewers' bullpen. Adding him could have as big of an impact as when they added Zack Greinke in 2011.

Pete Schwichtenberg is a Milwaukee Brewers writer for Rantsports. Follow @schwick26_pete, Like him on Facebook, or add him to your Google Network.

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